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Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2

South Coast, Iceland11 kmModerateGPS track
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Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2

South Coast, Iceland11 kmModerateGPS track

Map of Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2

Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0858°N, 18.4156°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
32.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 39.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
171 km in a straight line
What else is close
91 mapped places within 20 km

Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 weather and conditions

At Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 in South Coast, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 06:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), fog, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 06:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How long is the Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 hike?
The Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 trail is about 11 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 trailhead?
Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 safe to hike alone?
Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2 sits 39 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and 32 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 347 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Sveinstindur To Skaelingar Day 2?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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Campsites

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Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
37 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
80 km·~96 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

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93 km·~111 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

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Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
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ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

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Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

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